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Burned Out but Brilliant: 8 Smart, Sanity-Saving Strategies for Frustrated Grant Writers

Lightning Fast Grant Writing

Burnout sneaks in when you treat recovery like a reward instead of a requirement. Use project management software like Trello, Asana, or ClickUp to assign tasks, track approvals, and communicate in one place. Schedule time after big deadlines to unplug. you must allow your brain and body to reset. Cue the chaos.

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Notes to My Future Self

Grant Professionals Association

When I imagined building sustainability into my role, I thought it might involve fancy software or some kind of elaborate filing system. Hannah is especially interested in building sustainable systems that reduce burnout and make grant writing more manageable for small teams and solo grant professionals. GPC Competencies: 4,5,8

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4 Common Event Planning Challenges + How to Solve Them

The Fundraising Coach

Utilize Budgeting Tools: Consider using budgeting templates or software designed for nonprofits. Limited Staffing and Volunteer Burnout Nonprofits often operate with small teams and depend heavily on volunteers to bring their events to life. This boosts morale and encourages long-term commitment.

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The 10-Step Guide to Mastering Facebook for Your Nonprofit (In Just a Few Hours a Week)

Wild Apricot

By allocating just a few hours a week using the steps above, you’ll build a meaningful presence without burnout. Start by registering for WildApricot’s 60-day free trial – and learn how to save time and boost donations with our all-in one membership management software.

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Donor Segmentation: What It Is, And Why It Matters

CauseVox

You don’t need complex software or a massive dataset to start. That means more support, more donations, and less burnout for your donors (and you!) What they care about : If you run multiple programs, try to track which ones your donors are most interested in. More people open the emails, stay subscribed, and stay engaged.

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Donor Segmentation: What It Is, And Why It Matters

CauseVox

You don’t need complex software or a massive dataset to start. That means more support, more donations, and less burnout for your donors (and you!) What they care about : If you run multiple programs, try to track which ones your donors are most interested in. More people open the emails, stay subscribed, and stay engaged.

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How to Overcome Common Challenges in Your Nonprofit Budget Approval Process

Blackbaud

It can also lead to burnout among finance professionals who are constantly chasing approvals and updates instead of working on strategic projects. Use Collaborative Tools Use collaborative tools and software to facilitate communication and document sharing among team members.